Characterisation Support Operator

A support role to the characterisation engineers, the primary objective of which is to maintain tools to maximize uptime and fit for purpose status.� Perform specialised characterisation on tools not held as part of the suite available to production operators (with particular reference to oxidation, x-ray topography and atomic force microscopy).� The nature of this role is dynamic with new techniques being investigated and an expectation to take on new responsibilities as they occur.

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Key responsibilities;

• Assist in the maintenance of characterisation systems as requested by characterisation engineers/manager

• To control the storage of calibration wafers and customer reference samples inside/outside of the cleanroom

• To perform regular stock checks of consumable items used in tool operation and replenish as necessary and liaise with GSM for re-ordering of stock.

• Train in the use of characterisation tools and perform routine calibration measurements thereon

• To participate in any training that is requested by Characterisation Engineer or Manager

• Maintenance of cleanroom items as specified by characterisation engineers.


• Operation of the IR microscope for measurement of processed oxidized wafers on the NP site.

• Operation of the Koyo oxidation furnace and the Bruker XRT systems currently located within a leased room at the Newport Wafer Fab (NWF facility.


• Adherence to all internal safety, HR, environmental and quality guidelines & procedures of the IQEP group and those of NWF.

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• An A-Level/Equivalent or above in a Science discipline is desirable


• Basic level of computer competency


• Experience in a manufacturing industry is desirable.


• Experience in a cleanroom/lab environment is desirable.


• Data analysis experience is desirable�


• Awareness of handling requirements for delicate and hazardous materials